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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-107CE6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 848
Date to: Circa AD 855

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.55 mm
Weight: 1.12 g
Diameter: 12.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 23rd November 2014 - Sunday 23rd November 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2490

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Styca
Ruler/issuer: Osberht of Northumbria
Mint or issue place: Northumbria
Category: Styca of Northumbria and York

Type: N 191 ('Styca' of Osberht)
Obverse description: Star
Obverse inscription: OSBREHT REX [letters retrograde except last E]
Reverse description: cross of five pellets
Reverse inscription: EANVVLE:
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair